Russia admits Black Sea Fleet's escape from Crimea
Russia admits Black Sea Fleet's escape from Crimea (illustrative photo: Getty Images)
The Black Sea Fleet decided to leave Crimea. The main reason for this, as it turned out, was the Ukrainian Armed Forces' drones, according to Russian Senator Dmitry Rogozin.
Rogozin said that the Black Sea Fleet changed its registration because of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' drones.
“The Black Sea Fleet was forced to change its registration, in fact, because our large ships have become large targets for the enemy's unmanned boats,” Rogozin said.
Back in July, Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk said that Russia had withdrawn all patrol vessels of its Black Sea Fleet from the occupied Crimea.
Talks began that F-16 fighters with appropriate weapons would be able to push back Russian military aircraft.
According to the Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, after that, the northwestern part of the Black Sea, especially the corridor for civilian ships, will be almost 100% protected.
